Education
EDU 130. Introduction to Education. (W) 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of existing educational practices, the knowledge base of the program of teacher education, lesson planning using TaskStream, and the foundations of American public education. This course includes a 7-hour field experience. This course includes a significant writing component.
EDU 250. Professional Reflective Seminar I. 2 hours. F., Sp.
This course is an in-depth study of designing, applying, and evaluating instruction, lesson planning, and lesson presentations to produce effective educators. Emphasis will also be placed on the overall structure, specific terminology, and samples of the edTPA portfolio system. Prerequisite: EDU 130 Introduction to Education.
EDU 310. Literacy I:Emergent Lit Meth Across Cont. 3 hours. F., Sp.
This is the first course in the sequence of literacy courses. This course will begin to build a knowledge base in regards to the literacy standards. Students will be expected to identify theoretical and research-based literacy instructional practices; a variety of literacy assessments; characteristics of a literacy rich environment; evaluate texts; and the importance of professional behavior, learning, and leadership. In a clinical setting, they will observe effective teaching strategies, intervention, and materials. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of EDU 250 Professional Reflective Seminar I - Lesson Planning and edTPA or instructor approval to take concurrently.
EDU 311. Literacy II: Literature and Literacy. (W) 3 hours. F., Sp.
This is the second course in the sequence of literacy courses. This course is an in-depth study of children's literature focused on the needs of elementary school students. Students will be expected to explain theoretical and research-based literacy instructional practices; review a variety of literacy assessments; observe characteristics of a literacy rich environment; and demonstrate positive dispositions in professional behavior, learning, and leadership. As part of this course, students will complete a clinical experience in which they will identify effective teaching strategies, intervention, and materials. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and EDU 310 Literacy I: Emergent Literacy Methods Across Content Areas.
EDU 316. Children's Literature Competency. (W) 1 hour. Su.
A study of children's literature with attention to the interests and needs of kindergarten and elementary school students. This course includes a writing component.
EDU 320. Technology in the Classroom. 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of methods designed to prepare pre-service teachers to effectively use technology as a learning tool in PreK-12 classrooms. The course emphasis is on technology integration, while attention is given to helping pre-service teachers obtain ISTE Standards for Teachers related skills that will benefit them in their future classrooms. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
EDU 327. Tests and Measurement. 3 hours. Su., F., Sp.
A consideration of the various types of tests used to evaluate student progress and the analysis of test data using statistical techniques. Development of tests and interpretation of test data are included. Attention is given to the use of tests and data in the guidance processes. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
EDU 330. Teach Math:Methods/Stratgies/Techniques. 3 hours. Sp.
A study of methods, strategies, and techniques designed to prepare pre-service teachers to develop a variety of mathematical teaching skills to support student learning. Particular attention will be given to the principles and standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), as well as the Tennessee Academic Standards. Pre-service teachers will explore a variety of research-based strategies for teaching mathematics in alignment with those NCTM and Tennessee Academic Standards. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education.
EDU 350. Professional Reflective Sem II. 1 hour. F., Sp.
This course is an in-depth study of applying and evaluating instruction through lesson planning and assessment to produce effective educators. Emphasis will also be placed on refining writing tasks, videoing, and submission structure of the edTPA portfolio system. Prerequisite: Must be taken the semester before student teaching concurrently with EDU 428 Classroom Management and EDU 415 Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas or EDU 431A Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary English; or EDU 431B Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary Mathematics; or EDU 431C Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary Social Studies; or EDU 431D Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary Science; or EDU 431E Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, K-12 Content Areas.
EDU 415. Literacy IV:Teaching Meth Across Content. 3 hours. F., Sp.
This is the fourth course in the sequency of literacy courses. This course is the culminating course in which students will apply the substantial literacy instruction knowledge base previously developed. Students will be expected to implement their knowledge of theoretical and research-based literacy instructional practices; select, develop, administer, and interpret a variety of literacy assessments; engage students in a literacy rich environment; and reflect on personal professional behavior, learning and leadership. In a clinical setting, they will identify, integrate, and analyze effective teaching strategies, intervention, and materials. Prerequisite: RDG 312 Literacy III: Teaching Literacy. Co-requisites: EDU 350 Professional Reflection Seminar II and EDU 428 Classroom Management. Must be taken the semester before student teaching.
EDU 428. Classroom Management. 2 hours. F., Sp.
A study of various classroom management principles. Must be taken the semester before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of EDU 250 Professional Reflection Seminar I. Corequisites: EDU 350 Professional Reflection Seminar II and EDU 415 Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas or EDU 431A Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary English; or EDU 431B Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary Mathematics; or EDU 431C Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary Social Studies; or EDU 431D Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, Secondary Science; or EDU 431E Educational Methods, Strategies, and Techniques, K-12 Content Areas.
EDU 431A. Teaching Methods & Literacy: Sec English. 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of research, methods, instructional design, materials, and media for use in content area 6-12 classroom instruction. Specific focus will be given to content-specific methods and strategies for English-content classrooms. Must be taken the semester before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of EDU 250 Professional Reflection Seminar I. Corequisites: EDU 350 Professional Reflection Seminar II and EDU 428 Classroom Management.
EDU 431B. Teaching Methods & Literacy: Sec Math. 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of research, methods, instructional design, materials, and media for use in content area 6-12 classroom instruction. Specific focus will be given to content-specific methods and strategies for mathematics-content classrooms. Must be taken the semester before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of EDU 250 Professional Reflection Seminar I. Corequisites: EDU 350 Professional Reflection Seminar II and EDU 428 Classroom Management.
EDU 431C. Teach Methods & Literacy: Sec SS. 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of research, methods, instructional design, materials, and media for use in content area 6-12 classroom instruction. Specific focus will be given to content-specific methods and strategies for social studies-content classrooms. Must be taken the semester before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of EDU 250 Professional Reflection Seminar I. Corequisites: EDU 350 Professional Reflection Seminar II and EDU 428 Classroom Management.
EDU 431D. Teaching Method & Literacy: Sec Sciences. 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of research, methods, instructional design, materials, and media for use in content area 6-12 classroom instruction. Specific focus will be given to content-specific methods and strategies for science-content classrooms. Must be taken the semester before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of EDU 250 Professional Reflection Seminar I. Corequisites: EDU 350 Professional Reflection Seminar II and EDU 428 Classroom Management.
EDU 431E. Teach Method & Literacy K12 Content Area. 3 hours. F., Sp.
A study of research, methods, instructional design, materials, and media for use in non-core content area 6-12/K-12 classroom instruction. Specific focus will be given to content-specific methods and strategies for content taught in non-core 6-12/K-12 licensed educators. Must be taken the semester before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education and successful completion of EDU 250 Professional Reflection Seminar I. Corequisites: EDU 350 Professional Reflection Seminar II and EDU 428 Classroom Management.
EDU 444. Student Teaching PreK-3. 12 hours. F., Sp.
Classroom teaching experience under supervision of an approved teacher. The student teaching experience will consist of two placements which may be of unequal periods of duration. One placement will be the PreK-K level and the other will be in a lower elementary level (grades 1-3). Prerequisite: Approval for student teaching. Initial start date for the student teaching semester follows school district calendars.
EDU 445. Student Teaching Elementary. 12 hours. F., Sp.
Classroom teaching experience under supervision of an approved teacher. The student teaching experience will consist of two placements which may be of unequal periods of duration. One placement will be in the lower level elementary school and the other will be in an upper-level elementary school. Prerequisite: Approval for student teaching. Initial start date for the student teaching semester follows school district calendars.
EDU 446A. Student Teaching Mid Grades (6-8). 12 hours.
Classroom teaching experience under the supervision of an approved teacher. The student teaching experience will consist of two placements which may be of unequal periods of duration. Prerequisite: Approval for student teaching. Initial start date for the student teaching semester follows school district calendars.
EDU 446B. Student Teach Middle Grades (Math 6-10). 12 hours.
Classroom teaching experience under the supervision of an approved teacher. The student teaching experience will consist of two placements which may be of unequal periods of duration. One placement will be at the junior high school grade level (grades 6-8), and the other will be in the early secondary level (grades 9-10). Prerequisite: Approval for student teaching. Initial start date for the student teaching semester follows school district calendars.
EDU 447. Student Teaching Secondary. 12 hours. F., Sp.
Classroom teaching experience under supervision of an approved teacher. The student teaching experience will consist of two placements which may be of unequal periods of duration. One placement will be at the junior high school grade level (grades 6-8), and the other will be at the high school grade level (grades 9-12). Prerequisite: Approval for student teaching. Initial start date for the student teaching semester follows school district calendars.
EDU 448. Student Teaching K-12. 12 hours. F., Sp.
Classroom teaching experience under the supervision of an approved teacher. The student teaching experience will consist of two placements which may be of unequal periods of duration. One placement will be at the elementary level (grades K-6) and the other will be at the secondary level (grades 6-12). Prerequisite: Approval for student teaching. Initial start date for the student teaching semester follows school district calendars.
EDU 450. Professional Reflective Seminar III. 1 hour. F., Sp.
This course is a capstone course culminating with the edTPA submission and performance review. Professional growth will be emphasized throughout this seminar also with the final submission as well as guest speakers to promote personal and professional growth. Corequisite: Must be taken the semester with student teaching.
RDG 312. Literacy III:Teaching Literacy. 3 hours. F., Sp.
This is the third course in the sequence of literacy courses. This course will continue to build the knowledge base and will provide more opportunities to apply learning in a clinical setting. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge of theoretical and research-based literacy instructional practices; select, develop, administer, and interpret a variety of literacy assessments; engaging students in a literacy rich environment; and demonstrate positive dispositions in professional behavior, learning, and leadership. In a clinical setting, they will apply effective teaching strategies, intervention, and materials. Prerequisite: Only for Elementary Education (K-5) majors - EDU 311 Literacy II: Literature and Literacy.